Collaboration designed to inspire fall travel to the Mountain State for epic seasonal hiking + foliage CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the first week of fall, the number one global trails app, AllTrails and the West Virginia Department of Tourism are announcing a partnership to make it easier than ever for nature lovers to explore the state’s Read More…
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Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia tourism spending exceeding pre-pandemic levels
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s tourism industry is up 3.8 percent over pre-pandemic levels as of 2021. While nationally tourism is still down 27 percent from 2019, West Virginia continues to trend upward. The finding comes from yearly economic impact research, released by Gov. Justice yesterday at the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference Read More…
West Virginia Department of Tourism welcomes whitewater rafters from around the world just as fall colors arrive
Limited Time Only: The nation’s best whitewater rafting in the country’s newest national park SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va., Aug. 30, 2022 –– For a limited-time only, America’s newest national park will offer whitewater rafters from around the globe an opportunity to take on some of the world’s top whitewater runs in a picturesque fall backdrop that is practically heaven-sent. Each Read More…
Fall’s not far away and WV Tourism is giving a peek into the State’s Colorful Display
As September fast approaches so does the excitement of Fall sports and the scents of Pumpkin Spice! West Virginia Tourism have released their Fall Foliage Map for 2022 allowing you to plan your color exploration across the State.
West Virginia Waterfall Trail Hits 10,000 Check Ins
Nominations are now being accepted for new waterfalls to be added to the trail Charleston, W.Va. – Since its launch in early June, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail has received more than 10,000 participant check-ins in six weeks. With the success of the trail, the Department of Tourism is now accepting nominations for new waterfalls to be added Read More…
CHS ALUMNI: We’ve Missed You!
Students of every class are encouraged to join the day of festivities with plenty of places to reminisce, look at school memorabilia and sit for a while to spin tales about days gone by, take photo’s and grab a bite to eat. Bring the kids out for the Revolutionary War Water Gun Battle then stay Read More…
West Virginia Fairs and Festival List for Month of June
6/13-6/19 – FestivAll II – Charleston6/14-6/18 – West Virginia Coal Festival – Madison6/15-6/18 – Magnolia Fair Festival – Matewan6/16 – Rolls on the River: Pepperoni Roll Festival (FestivalAll) – Charleston 6/16-6/18 – The West Virginia Quilt Festival – Summersville 6/16-6/19 – West Virginia State Folk Festival – Glenville6/17-6/19 – Cass Homecoming – Cass6/17-6/18 – Almost Heaven BBQ Bash – Roanoke6/17-6/18 – Yak Fest – St. Albans6/17-6/18 – Cacapon Riverfest – Capon Bridge6/17-6/19 – Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival – Ansted6/17-6/19 Read More…
The Carnivals in Town, Let the fun Begin
A Wood Festival Favorite for the children has made it into town. The squeals of delight and occasional nausea will begin Wedneday evening at 6 p.m. when the Carnival Ridges open in Grantsville. Myers Amusement of Mount Lookout, West Virginia will be open this week with the following hours: Wednesday, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. (Handstamp Read More…
Getting Calhoun on the Map may be in the Stars
For the average observer a beautiful clear night can certainly yield an inspiring view, but as far as understanding the science behind the view or being able to point out more than a few constellations, most of us are very limited. But there are those who spend their nights into the wee hours of the Read More…
